Wine Picks March 27, 2016 | Natalie MacLean: Canada's Best Wine Courses, Tasting Classes, Food Pairings, Expert Reviews

Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Red Wine

Vineland Estates Winery Elevation Cabernet 2007, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with dark chocolate aromas. Mocha goodness with blackberry underlay. Rich, full-bodied and layered. This red comes from the spectacular 2007 vintage. Drink: 2010 - 2015 173609 13% D 750 mL $25.00 Score: 89/100. March 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars FAY Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: This towering Californian Cabernet was named for the winery's founder Nathan Fay. Drink: 2017 - 2025 557686 13.5% D 750 mL $520.00 Score: 94/100. March 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart